Josh Perkins and his nephews Frank, 9, and George Newton, 7, leave Martin's Fireworks stand in Smyrna with bags full of fireworks Friday

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MURFREESBORO - The use of consumer fireworks were limited last year in many parts of the county due to a burn ban, but the backyard shows will go on this year.

The cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne all banned the use of private fireworks last year due to several days of 100-plus degree temperatures with no rain to dampen the ground.

Each community has its own regulations on regarding the discharge of fireworks. La Vergne formally adopted its ordinance in November 2011. For those celebrating Independence Day, the city allows residents to use fireworks from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 21-July ...